Brembo 17 RCS Adjustable Radial Brake Master Cylinder

Description

Brembo 17 RCS Adjustable Radial Brake Master Cylinder

The Brembo RCS radial brake master cylinders offer riders the option to choose between power or precision according to the road conditions, weather, personal preference, and familiarity with the bike. This patented master cylinder, which is directly derived from the one used in MotoGP, features an innovative adjustment system that allows the same master cylinder to cater to the different requirements of even the most demanding customers.

The Brembo RCS radial master cylinder is designed to bring MotoGP and Superbike technology to numerous enthusiasts, setting new standards for high-performance brake components in terms of technology and style.

The RCS system comprises an adjuster that sets the brake lever pivot distance to either 18 or 20 mm, providing the perfect feedback between rider and machine. Setting the pivot distance to 20 mm makes the braking system more responsive and immediate, while a pivot distance of 18 mm makes it more precisely controllable.

The process of switching between the two settings is extremely quick and easy. You can adjust the master cylinder pivot distance by turning the adjuster on the front of the guide lever with a cam mechanism by 180° using a screwdriver. The red colour indicates 18 mm, and the black colour indicates 20 mm. This changes the braking power distribution without altering the pure power of the system itself.

The pistons, gaskets, and push rods of RCS master cylinders are precisely the same components as those found in the master cylinders used by almost all MotoGP and SBK riders. They are manufactured to very fine tolerances and ensure very low friction.

The lever is composed of two primary components: the racing lever guide and the folding, forged lever.

Technical features:

• Piston diameter: 17 mm
• Lever distance: 18 / 20mm
• Material: CNC-forged aluminium
• Finishing: Hard anodising
• Mass: 350gr.
• Brake Fluid: DOT 4
• Stop switch included, pump compatible with ABS system.

Over the 50 years since Brembo was founded in Italy, their company history has been dotted with great technological, sporting, and commercial successes, transforming the company into a global leader – a brand synonymous with “brakes” worldwide.

Its successes include producing the first complete braking system, installed as standard on Moto Guzzi and Laverda motorcycles in 1972; the Formula 1 supply for Ferrari in 1975; the first aluminium caliper and the first carbon discs in the 1980s. In 2021, Brembo celebrated its first 60 years of history: An entrepreneurial adventure steeped in technological innovation and continuous research in design and performance, which has led to a starring role in motorsport.

Look at any top-level motorsport, whether it’s two or four-wheeled, and it won’t take you long to find a Brembo braking system – they make some of the world’s best brakes for some of the world’s best teams, and we wouldn’t use anything else on our race bikes.